| Source | NBC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | July 1, 2026, 7:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | July 1, 2026, 7:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/solar-companies-help-fight-pollinators-habitat-loss-in-illinois/3956154/ |
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Planted alongside 7,000 solar modules over several acres in Kane County, are
pesticide-free, native flowering plants providing vegetation for bees,
butterflies and other pollinators to thrive.
"We often see birds nesting around the panels. We find a lot of bees' nests on
the panels. We see foxes, s...